Food Network Star and Bestselling Author Chef Jeff Henderson to Share His Story of Passion and the Power of Change in Support of Orange County Women and Girls
Irvine, CA, April 08, 2010 --(PR.com)-- On Tuesday, May 11, 2010, more than 650 guests are expected to attend the 7th annual Orange County United Way’s Women’s Philanthropy Fund Breakfast with keynote speaker Chef Jeff Henderson as he makes his first official return to Southern California. Chef Jeff will inspire and motivate guests to find a hidden passion and believe in the power of change at the Hyatt Regency Irvine from 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. The breakfast is supported by a number of corporate sponsors, led by Allergan Medical and KSK Breast Center of Irvine.
Chef Jeff Henderson’s remarkable story of finding his hidden passion for cooking while incarcerated was chronicled in his New York Times best-selling memoir COOKED. Henderson is also an award-winning chef and became the first African-American Chef de Cuisine at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, and has become one of the most influential chefs in the country. Chef Jeff is also the host of the Food Network reality show “The Chef Jeff Project” and the author of a new cookbook, “Chef Jeff Cooks, In the Kitchen with America’s Inspirational New Culinary Star.”
Henderson will share his journey from convict to celebrity chef and his passion and commitment to improving the lives of youth at risk, leading them to self-sufficiency. Henderson will be accompanied by one of his former students, a young woman who became self-sufficient after being mentored by the award-winning chef and finding her passion for cooking. This example of mentorship and educating young women closely aligns with the Women’s Philanthropy Fund, which is committed to empowering the lives of women and girls in Orange County and advancing them on their path to self-sufficient living.
Last year’s breakfast drew more than 600 guests and raised more than $250,000 to support Orange County programs that help women and girls meet their basic needs and provide them with the resources to become self-sufficient.
Founded in 2002, Women’s Philanthropy Fund (WPF) has more than 110 members who each give $10,000 or more annually to Orange County United Way and supports their mission to build self-sufficient lives. WPF is the most powerful voice for women philanthropists, with the expertise, accountability and backing of Orange County United Way. Women’s Philanthropy Fund recognizes Orange County women for their collective giving to the community, and provides the means to impact lives by supporting basic needs, education and financial stability of women, girls and families in Orange County. In the eight years since the Women’s Philanthropy Fund came together, the group has raised almost $10 million for the Orange County community including programs that empower Orange County women and girls.
Individual tickets and event sponsorship packages are still available at www.wpfbreakfast.kintera.org.
For event inquiries or media questions, please contact Cara Lasala at (949) 263-6160 or caral@unitedwayoc.org.
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About United Way's Women’s Philanthropy Fund
Founded in 2002, Women’s Philanthropy Fund has more than 110 members who each give $10,000 or more annually to Orange County United Way and supports their mission to build self-sufficient lives. It is the most powerful voice for women philanthropists with the expertise, accountability and backing of Orange County United Way. Women’s Philanthropy Fund recognizes Orange County women for their collective giving to the community, and provides the means to impact lives by supporting basic needs, education and financial stability of women, girls and families in Orange County. In the eight years since the Women’s Philanthropy Fund came together, the group has raised almost $10 million for the Orange County community including programs that empower Orange County women and girls. For more information, visit http://www.unitedwayoc.org/donorcircles/womensphilanthropy.asp.
About Orange County United Way
Orange County United Way is committed to identifying and addressing root causes that prevent individuals and families in Orange County from living self-sufficient lives. By way of the collaborative efforts of strategic partnerships, Orange County United Way creates long-lasting positive changes within our community. United Way focuses on the following priorities in Orange County: self-sufficient wages for our workforce, safe and secure housing for families and individuals and promoting higher levels of education. By investing in these key areas, Orange County United Way and its partners are moving people to lead self-sufficient lives. Orange County United Way has a responsibility to its donors to demonstrate operational efficiency and show measurable impact within the communities we serve. Orange County United Way is a local, private, 501 (c) (3).For more information, visit www.unitedwayoc.org.
Chef Jeff Henderson’s remarkable story of finding his hidden passion for cooking while incarcerated was chronicled in his New York Times best-selling memoir COOKED. Henderson is also an award-winning chef and became the first African-American Chef de Cuisine at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, and has become one of the most influential chefs in the country. Chef Jeff is also the host of the Food Network reality show “The Chef Jeff Project” and the author of a new cookbook, “Chef Jeff Cooks, In the Kitchen with America’s Inspirational New Culinary Star.”
Henderson will share his journey from convict to celebrity chef and his passion and commitment to improving the lives of youth at risk, leading them to self-sufficiency. Henderson will be accompanied by one of his former students, a young woman who became self-sufficient after being mentored by the award-winning chef and finding her passion for cooking. This example of mentorship and educating young women closely aligns with the Women’s Philanthropy Fund, which is committed to empowering the lives of women and girls in Orange County and advancing them on their path to self-sufficient living.
Last year’s breakfast drew more than 600 guests and raised more than $250,000 to support Orange County programs that help women and girls meet their basic needs and provide them with the resources to become self-sufficient.
Founded in 2002, Women’s Philanthropy Fund (WPF) has more than 110 members who each give $10,000 or more annually to Orange County United Way and supports their mission to build self-sufficient lives. WPF is the most powerful voice for women philanthropists, with the expertise, accountability and backing of Orange County United Way. Women’s Philanthropy Fund recognizes Orange County women for their collective giving to the community, and provides the means to impact lives by supporting basic needs, education and financial stability of women, girls and families in Orange County. In the eight years since the Women’s Philanthropy Fund came together, the group has raised almost $10 million for the Orange County community including programs that empower Orange County women and girls.
Individual tickets and event sponsorship packages are still available at www.wpfbreakfast.kintera.org.
For event inquiries or media questions, please contact Cara Lasala at (949) 263-6160 or caral@unitedwayoc.org.
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About United Way's Women’s Philanthropy Fund
Founded in 2002, Women’s Philanthropy Fund has more than 110 members who each give $10,000 or more annually to Orange County United Way and supports their mission to build self-sufficient lives. It is the most powerful voice for women philanthropists with the expertise, accountability and backing of Orange County United Way. Women’s Philanthropy Fund recognizes Orange County women for their collective giving to the community, and provides the means to impact lives by supporting basic needs, education and financial stability of women, girls and families in Orange County. In the eight years since the Women’s Philanthropy Fund came together, the group has raised almost $10 million for the Orange County community including programs that empower Orange County women and girls. For more information, visit http://www.unitedwayoc.org/donorcircles/womensphilanthropy.asp.
About Orange County United Way
Orange County United Way is committed to identifying and addressing root causes that prevent individuals and families in Orange County from living self-sufficient lives. By way of the collaborative efforts of strategic partnerships, Orange County United Way creates long-lasting positive changes within our community. United Way focuses on the following priorities in Orange County: self-sufficient wages for our workforce, safe and secure housing for families and individuals and promoting higher levels of education. By investing in these key areas, Orange County United Way and its partners are moving people to lead self-sufficient lives. Orange County United Way has a responsibility to its donors to demonstrate operational efficiency and show measurable impact within the communities we serve. Orange County United Way is a local, private, 501 (c) (3).For more information, visit www.unitedwayoc.org.
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949-263-6160
www.unitedwayoc.org
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